--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 32 description: The 1049 words of the English dictionary under T, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/32/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / T # T — The English dictionary · page 32 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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[40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/40/) … [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/58/) **title** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The name of a book, film, song, picture or piece of writing.[↗](../../title/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The name of a book, film, song, picture…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A word used before a person's name to show who they are.[↗](../../title/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A word used before a person's name to…") *e.g.* Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr, Sir, Lady.[↗](../../title/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr, Sir, Lady.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In sport, the position of champion.[↗](../../title/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In sport, the position of champion.") *e.g.* She won the world title.[↗](../../title/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: She won the world title.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (law) The legal right to own something, especially land: the title deeds.[↗](../../title/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: The legal right to own something, especially land:…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Verb: to give a name to a book, song or work.[↗](../../title/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Verb: to give a name to a book,…") *Example:* Write the title at the top of the page.[↗](../../title/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Write the title at the top of the…") · What's the title of your favourite book?[↗](../../title/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: What's the title of your favourite book?") · Give your graph a clear title.[↗](../../title/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Give your graph a clear title.") · Our team won the league title\![↗](../../title/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Our team won the league title!") · Her title is Dr Patel.[↗](../../title/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Her title is Dr Patel.") · The painting is titled «Sunflowers».[↗](../../title/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The painting is titled «Sunflowers».") · Sir is a title given by the king or queen.[↗](../../title/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Sir is a title given by the king…") · This story, also, is without special title.[↗](../../title/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: This story, also, is without special title.") · The Hebrew words are ChIVTh H QDSh, holy animals: I have ventured to put Kerubim, as the title of the (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../title/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The Hebrew words are ChIVTh H QDSh, holy…") · I add here the full titles of the three Latin versions; they are all to be found in the British Museum Library.[↗](../../title/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: I add here the full titles of the…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../title/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") · I add here the full titles of the three Latin versions ; they are all to be found in the British Museum Library.[↗](../../title/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: I add here the full titles of the…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../title/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") · For I know not to give flattering titles; else would my Maker soon take me away.[↗](../../title/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: For I know not to give flattering titles;…") (Writings JOB.32.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../title/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.32.22, JPS 1917") · Let me not, I pray you, respect any man's person; neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.[↗](../../title/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Let me not, I pray you, respect any…") (Writings JOB.32.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../title/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.32.21, JPS 1917") **titmouse** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A titmouse is a small, lively songbird, a kind of tit, often seen in gardens and woods.[↗](../../titmouse/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A titmouse is a small, lively songbird, a…") (old use).[↗](../../titmouse/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: old use.") *Example:* The little titmouse sang in the hedge.[↗](../../titmouse/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The little titmouse sang in the hedge.") · The titmouse flew from branch to branch.[↗](../../titmouse/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The titmouse flew from branch to branch.") · She got as noisy as a titmouse.[↗](../../titmouse/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She got as noisy as a titmouse.") **titter** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To titter is to laugh quietly in a nervous, silly or slightly rude way, often trying not to.[↗](../../titter/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To titter is to laugh quietly in a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) A titter is such a little laugh.[↗](../../titter/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A titter is such a little laugh.") *Example:* A titter ran round the class when the teacher's chair squeaked.[↗](../../titter/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A titter ran round the class when the…") · The girls tittered behind their books.[↗](../../titter/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The girls tittered behind their books.") · There was a nervous titter from the audience.[↗](../../titter/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: There was a nervous titter from the audience.") · Don't titter, it's rude.[↗](../../titter/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't titter, it's rude.") · The guests tittered when Toad fell over.[↗](../../titter/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The guests tittered when Toad fell over.") · He heard a titter from the back row.[↗](../../titter/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He heard a titter from the back row.") · So spoke the barber, and a titter ran round the room.[↗](../../titter/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: So spoke the barber, and a titter ran…") **tlc** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) TLC stands for «tender loving care»: kind, gentle attention given to someone or something that needs it.[↗](../../tlc/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: TLC stands for «tender loving care»: kind, gentle…") *Example:* My poorly kitten just needs some TLC.[↗](../../tlc/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My poorly kitten just needs some TLC.") · Grandma gave me lots of TLC when I had the flu.[↗](../../tlc/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma gave me lots of TLC when I…") · That old bike needs a bit of TLC before it is safe to ride.[↗](../../tlc/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: That old bike needs a bit of TLC…") · The garden needs some TLC after the storm.[↗](../../tlc/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The garden needs some TLC after the storm.") · Plants that are drooping need water and TLC.[↗](../../tlc/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Plants that are drooping need water and TLC.") · After the hard match, the players got some TLC.[↗](../../tlc/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: After the hard match, the players got some…") **to** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To shows where something goes or who gets it: «go to school», «give it to Sam».[↗](../../to/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To shows where something goes or who gets…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To shows the end of a range: «from 5 to 9», «from Monday to Friday».[↗](../../to/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To shows the end of a range: «from…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To comes before a verb: «I want to play».[↗](../../to/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To comes before a verb: «I want to…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To is used in telling the time: «ten to six» means 10 minutes before six.[↗](../../to/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To is used in telling the time: «ten…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To compares numbers in a ratio or a score: «3 to 2».[↗](../../to/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To compares numbers in a ratio or a…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (casual) «to» joins with verbs in quick speech: «gonna» (going to), «wanna» (want to), «hafta» (have to), «gotta» (got to); texts write «2» for «to».[↗](../../to/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: «to» joins with verbs in quick speech: «gonna»…") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (formal) Exams say «in order to», «with a view to», «pursuant to», «in respect of» and «transfer to».[↗](../../to/#m7 "tree and pragmatics of: Exams say «in order to», «with a view…") *Everyday, meaning 8:* To can show what something results in: «the storm led to flooding».[↗](../../to/#m8 "tree and pragmatics of: To can show what something results in: «the…") *Example:* Anna gives 7 shells to a friend.[↗](../../to/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Anna gives 7 shells to a friend.") · Count from 5 to 9.[↗](../../to/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Count from 5 to 9.") · We walk to school every day.[↗](../../to/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We walk to school every day.") · I want to learn to swim.[↗](../../to/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I want to learn to swim.") · It is ten to six, so dinner is soon.[↗](../../to/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: It is ten to six, so dinner is…") · Add 4 to 6 to get 10.[↗](../../to/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Add 4 to 6 to get 10.") · The shop is open from 9 to 5.[↗](../../to/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The shop is open from 9 to 5.") · We won 3 to 2\![↗](../../to/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: We won 3 to 2!") · I'm gonna give 3 to my brother, wanna come?[↗](../../to/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: I'm gonna give 3 to my brother, wanna…") · Go to your room and don't come out till you've done the 10 sums.[↗](../../to/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Go to your room and don't come out…") · Seven shells are transferred to a second party.[↗](../../to/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Seven shells are transferred to a second party.") Ascertain the quantity retained, given an initial holding of 15.[↗](../../to/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Ascertain the quantity retained, given an initial holding…") · Count up to and including 20.[↗](../../to/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Count up to and including 20.") · False confidence often leads to disaster.[↗](../../to/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: False confidence often leads to disaster.") · And from the wilderness to Mattanah; (Torah NUM.21.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../to/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And from the wilderness to Mattanah; Torah NUM.21.18,…") · And they shall hearken to thy voice.[↗](../../to/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And they shall hearken to thy voice.") (Torah EXO.3.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../to/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.3.18, JPS 1917") · one he-goat, to make atonement for you.[↗](../../to/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: one he-goat, to make atonement for you.") (Torah NUM.28.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../to/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.28.30, JPS 1917") · Is it not wheat harvest to-day?[↗](../../to/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Is it not wheat harvest to-day?") (Prophets 1SA.12.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../to/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.12.17, JPS 1917") · And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying: (Prophets 1KI.5.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../to/#x18 "tree and pragmatics of: And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying: Prophets 1KI.5.16,…") · Hath God forgotten to be gracious?[↗](../../to/#x19 "tree and pragmatics of: Hath God forgotten to be gracious?") (Writings PSA.77.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../to/#x19 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.77.10, JPS 1917") **toad** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A toad is a small animal like a frog, an amphibian, usually with dry, bumpy skin and short legs that make it walk or hop rather than leap.[↗](../../toad/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A toad is a small animal like a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Calling someone a toad is an old insult meaning a nasty person.[↗](../../toad/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Calling someone a toad is an old insult…") *Example:* A toad has dry, warty skin, but a frog's skin is smooth and wet.[↗](../../toad/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A toad has dry, warty skin, but a…") · Toads lay their eggs in long strings.[↗](../../toad/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Toads lay their eggs in long strings.") · The tadpoles will grow into toads.[↗](../../toad/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The tadpoles will grow into toads.") · Cane toads are a big problem in Queensland.[↗](../../toad/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Cane toads are a big problem in Queensland.") · Wash your hands after holding a toad.[↗](../../toad/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Wash your hands after holding a toad.") · Mr Toad loved fast cars.[↗](../../toad/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Mr Toad loved fast cars.") · A toad sat very still by the pond, waiting for a fly.[↗](../../toad/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A toad sat very still by the pond,…") · Listen!” replied the great old toad.[↗](../../toad/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Listen!” replied the great old toad.") **toadstool** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A toadstool is a fungus with a round cap on a stalk, like a mushroom; the word is often used for kinds that are poisonous or not eaten, like the red one with white spots (fly agaric).[↗](../../toadstool/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A toadstool is a fungus with a round…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Calling someone a toadstool is a rude insult, like calling them a useless person.[↗](../../toadstool/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Calling someone a toadstool is a rude insult,…") *Example:* A red toadstool with white spots grew under the birch tree.[↗](../../toadstool/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: A red toadstool with white spots grew under…") · Never eat a toadstool you find in the woods.[↗](../../toadstool/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Never eat a toadstool you find in the…") · In the story, a fairy lived under a toadstool.[↗](../../toadstool/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In the story, a fairy lived under a…") · Toadstools pop up after autumn rain.[↗](../../toadstool/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Toadstools pop up after autumn rain.") · We drew toadstools on our nature walk but didn't touch them.[↗](../../toadstool/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We drew toadstools on our nature walk but…") · Fungi like toadstools help break down dead leaves.[↗](../../toadstool/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Fungi like toadstools help break down dead leaves.") · When the dwarf saw that he screamed out: ‘Is that civil, you toadstool, to disfigure a man’s face?[↗](../../toadstool/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: When the dwarf saw that he screamed out:…") **toady** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who flatters and obeys a powerful person too much, to get favours; a creep (informal).[↗](../../toady/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who flatters and obeys a powerful…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To behave like this: «He toadied to the boss.».[↗](../../toady/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To behave like this: «He toadied to the…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (rare) Like a toad.[↗](../../toady/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Like a toad.") *Example:* The bully's toadies laughed at all his jokes.[↗](../../toady/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bully's toadies laughed at all his jokes.") · Stop toadying to the teacher.[↗](../../toady/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop toadying to the teacher.") · The king was surrounded by toadies who never told him the truth.[↗](../../toady/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The king was surrounded by toadies who never…") · He was such a toady that nobody trusted him.[↗](../../toady/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He was such a toady that nobody trusted…") · She toadied to the rich lady in hope of a present.[↗](../../toady/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She toadied to the rich lady in hope…") **toast** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Toast is bread whose sides have been made brown and crisp by heating.[↗](../../toast/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Toast is bread whose sides have been made…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To toast bread or other food is to brown it with heat.[↗](../../toast/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To toast bread or other food is to…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A toast is when people lift their glasses and drink to wish someone happiness or success.[↗](../../toast/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A toast is when people lift their glasses…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To toast someone is to raise glasses and drink to them.[↗](../../toast/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To toast someone is to raise glasses and…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To toast yourself is to warm yourself by a fire.[↗](../../toast/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To toast yourself is to warm yourself by…") *Example:* I had two slices of toast for breakfast.[↗](../../toast/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I had two slices of toast for breakfast.") · Dad toasted the bread under the grill.[↗](../../toast/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad toasted the bread under the grill.") · Beans on toast is a quick dinner.[↗](../../toast/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Beans on toast is a quick dinner.") · Never put a knife in the toaster.[↗](../../toast/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Never put a knife in the toaster.") · Everyone raised a glass and made a toast to Grandma.[↗](../../toast/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Everyone raised a glass and made a toast…") · We toasted marshmallows over the campfire.[↗](../../toast/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: We toasted marshmallows over the campfire.") · Toasting bread is a change you cannot reverse.[↗](../../toast/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Toasting bread is a change you cannot reverse.") · We sat by the fire, warm as toast.[↗](../../toast/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: We sat by the fire, warm as toast.") · Babette clinked glasses with Rudy, and he returned thanks for the toast.[↗](../../toast/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Babette clinked glasses with Rudy, and he returned…") **toaster** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A toaster is a small electric kitchen machine that browns slices of bread by heating them.[↗](../../toaster/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A toaster is a small electric kitchen machine…") *Example:* I put two slices of bread in the toaster.[↗](../../toaster/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I put two slices of bread in the…") · The toast popped up from the toaster.[↗](../../toaster/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The toast popped up from the toaster.") · Never put a fork in the toaster.[↗](../../toaster/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Never put a fork in the toaster.") · Unplug the toaster before you clean it.[↗](../../toaster/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Unplug the toaster before you clean it.") · The toaster wires glow orange when hot.[↗](../../toaster/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The toaster wires glow orange when hot.") · Our toaster burns the toast if it is on high.[↗](../../toaster/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Our toaster burns the toast if it is…") · Keep the toaster away from the sink.[↗](../../toaster/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep the toaster away from the sink.") · Crumbs in a toaster can catch fire.[↗](../../toaster/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Crumbs in a toaster can catch fire.") **tobacco** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tobacco is a plant whose dried leaves are smoked in cigarettes, cigars and pipes, or chewed.[↗](../../tobacco/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tobacco is a plant whose dried leaves are…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tobacco is also the dried leaves themselves, prepared for smoking.[↗](../../tobacco/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tobacco is also the dried leaves themselves, prepared…") *Example:* Tobacco is very bad for your health.[↗](../../tobacco/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tobacco is very bad for your health.") · The shop is not allowed to sell tobacco to children.[↗](../../tobacco/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The shop is not allowed to sell tobacco…") · Grandad gave up tobacco and feels much better.[↗](../../tobacco/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandad gave up tobacco and feels much better.") · The pipe smelled of tobacco.[↗](../../tobacco/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The pipe smelled of tobacco.") · Tobacco plants have big green leaves.[↗](../../tobacco/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Tobacco plants have big green leaves.") · Tobacco smoke can harm people nearby too.[↗](../../tobacco/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Tobacco smoke can harm people nearby too.") **toboggan** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A toboggan is a long, narrow sledge without runners, with a curled-up front, used for sliding down snowy hills; in everyday use it is often any sledge or sled.[↗](../../toboggan/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A toboggan is a long, narrow sledge without…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To toboggan means to slide down a snowy hill on a toboggan.[↗](../../toboggan/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To toboggan means to slide down a snowy…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (Canada, some US areas, informal) A toboggan can also mean a knitted woolly hat (a tuque or beanie) in parts of the southern USA.[↗](../../toboggan/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A toboggan can also mean a knitted woolly…") *Example:* We took the toboggan to the big hill.[↗](../../toboggan/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We took the toboggan to the big hill.") · Four of us fitted on the long toboggan.[↗](../../toboggan/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Four of us fitted on the long toboggan.") · They tobogganed down the slope screaming with joy.[↗](../../toboggan/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: They tobogganed down the slope screaming with joy.") · The toboggan run was icy and fast.[↗](../../toboggan/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The toboggan run was icy and fast.") · Indigenous peoples in Canada used toboggans to carry loads over snow.[↗](../../toboggan/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Indigenous peoples in Canada used toboggans to carry…") · Stay away from the road with your toboggan.[↗](../../toboggan/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Stay away from the road with your toboggan.") · In Tennessee, my cousin calls his woolly hat a toboggan.[↗](../../toboggan/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: In Tennessee, my cousin calls his woolly hat…") **tobogganing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tobogganing is the activity of sliding down snowy hills on a toboggan or sledge.[↗](../../tobogganing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tobogganing is the activity of sliding down snowy…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (sport) Tobogganing is also a winter sport of racing down icy tracks, related to luge and bobsleigh.[↗](../../tobogganing/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tobogganing is also a winter sport of racing…") *Example:* We went tobogganing after school when it snowed.[↗](../../tobogganing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We went tobogganing after school when it snowed.") · Tobogganing is my favourite winter activity.[↗](../../tobogganing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tobogganing is my favourite winter activity.") · The park banned tobogganing on the steep hill near the road.[↗](../../tobogganing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The park banned tobogganing on the steep hill…") · After tobogganing, we drank hot chocolate.[↗](../../tobogganing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: After tobogganing, we drank hot chocolate.") · Luge is a fast kind of tobogganing.[↗](../../tobogganing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Luge is a fast kind of tobogganing.") · Wear a helmet when you go tobogganing.[↗](../../tobogganing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Wear a helmet when you go tobogganing.") · We were tobogganing until it got dark.[↗](../../tobogganing/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We were tobogganing until it got dark.") **toby** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Toby is a boy's name.[↗](../../toby/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Toby is a boy's name.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A toby jug is an old-fashioned china jug or mug shaped like a fat, jolly man wearing a three-cornered hat.[↗](../../toby/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A toby jug is an old-fashioned china jug…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Toby is the traditional name of the dog in Punch and Judy puppet shows.[↗](../../toby/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Toby is the traditional name of the dog…") *Example:* Toby is the new boy in our class.[↗](../../toby/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Toby is the new boy in our class.") · Our dog is called Toby.[↗](../../toby/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Our dog is called Toby.") · Nan has a toby jug on the shelf.[↗](../../toby/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Nan has a toby jug on the shelf.") · The toby jug looks like a smiling old man in a hat.[↗](../../toby/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The toby jug looks like a smiling old…") · Toby has 6 marbles and wins 4 more, so he has 10.[↗](../../toby/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Toby has 6 marbles and wins 4 more,…") · In the Punch and Judy show, Toby is the dog.[↗](../../toby/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In the Punch and Judy show, Toby is…") **today** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Today is this day, the day that is now.[↗](../../today/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Today is this day, the day that is…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Today can also mean the present time, these days: «Children today use tablets».[↗](../../today/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Today can also mean the present time, these…") *Example:* Today's lesson: Sharing equally.[↗](../../today/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Today's lesson: Sharing equally.") · Today Mia picked 8 apples; yesterday she picked 5.[↗](../../today/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Today Mia picked 8 apples; yesterday she picked…") · How many pages did Anna read today?[↗](../../today/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many pages did Anna read today?") · What is the weather like today?[↗](../../today/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: What is the weather like today?") · Today is my sister's birthday.[↗](../../today/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Today is my sister's birthday.") · Many people today have a phone.[↗](../../today/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Many people today have a phone.") · We have no homework today.[↗](../../today/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We have no homework today.") · It is colder today than it was yesterday.[↗](../../today/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: It is colder today than it was yesterday.") · And the officers of the children of Israel, whom Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten, saying: 'Wherefore have ye not fulfilled your appointed task in making brick both yesterday and today as heretofore?'[↗](../../today/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And the officers of the children of Israel,…") (Torah EXO.5.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../today/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.5.14, JPS 1917") · The letter Resh is not among them, even though it appears in the SY with the letters known commonly today by the acronym Begad-Kefat.[↗](../../today/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: The letter Resh is not among them, even…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../today/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") · And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel: 'Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD today.'[↗](../../today/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel:…") (Prophets 1KI.22.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../today/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1KI.22.5, JPS 1917") · And he said: Wherefore wilt thou go to him today? it is neither new moon nor sabbath.'[↗](../../today/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And he said: Wherefore wilt thou go to…") And she said: 'It shall be well.'[↗](../../today/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And she said: 'It shall be well.'") (Prophets 2KI.4.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../today/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.4.23, JPS 1917") **toddle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To toddle is to walk with short, wobbly steps, the way a small child who has just learned to walk does.[↗](../../toddle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To toddle is to walk with short, wobbly…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Informally, to toddle somewhere means to walk or go there slowly and calmly.[↗](../../toddle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Informally, to toddle somewhere means to walk or…") *Example:* My baby brother toddled across the kitchen.[↗](../../toddle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My baby brother toddled across the kitchen.") · The little girl toddled after the ducks.[↗](../../toddle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The little girl toddled after the ducks.") · Babies usually start to toddle when they are about one year old.[↗](../../toddle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Babies usually start to toddle when they are…") · Grandpa said he would toddle down to the shop.[↗](../../toddle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa said he would toddle down to the…") · The puppy toddled behind the toddler.[↗](../../toddle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The puppy toddled behind the toddler.") · She toddled into the room holding her teddy.[↗](../../toddle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She toddled into the room holding her teddy.") **toddler** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A young child who has just learned to walk, usually about one to three years old.[↗](../../toddler/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A young child who has just learned to…") *Example:* My baby brother is a toddler now.[↗](../../toddler/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My baby brother is a toddler now.") · Toddlers wobble when they walk.[↗](../../toddler/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Toddlers wobble when they walk.") · Keep small toys away from toddlers — they could choke.[↗](../../toddler/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep small toys away from toddlers — they…") · A toddler can drown in very shallow water.[↗](../../toddler/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A toddler can drown in very shallow water.") · The toddler had a tantrum in the shop.[↗](../../toddler/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The toddler had a tantrum in the shop.") · Close the stair gate so the toddler can't fall.[↗](../../toddler/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Close the stair gate so the toddler can't…") · Toddlers love to copy what older children do.[↗](../../toddler/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Toddlers love to copy what older children do.") · We go to a toddler group on Fridays.[↗](../../toddler/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: We go to a toddler group on Fridays.") **toe** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A toe is one of the five parts at the end of your foot, like fingers on your hand.[↗](../../toe/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A toe is one of the five parts…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The toe of a shoe or sock is the part that covers your toes.[↗](../../toe/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The toe of a shoe or sock is…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Animals' toes are the parts at the ends of their feet.[↗](../../toe/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Animals' toes are the parts at the ends…") *Example:* I stubbed my toe on the table leg.[↗](../../toe/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I stubbed my toe on the table leg.") · We have five toes on each foot.[↗](../../toe/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We have five toes on each foot.") · Stand on your toes to reach the shelf.[↗](../../toe/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Stand on your toes to reach the shelf.") · My big toe has come through my sock.[↗](../../toe/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My big toe has come through my sock.") · She was dressed in green from head to toe.[↗](../../toe/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She was dressed in green from head to…") · Stay on your toes in the game.[↗](../../toe/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Stay on your toes in the game.") · Dip your toe in the water to see if it's cold.[↗](../../toe/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Dip your toe in the water to see…") · A dog has four toes on each back paw.[↗](../../toe/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: A dog has four toes on each back…") · "You should always walk straight forward with your toes turned out."[↗](../../toe/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: 'You should always walk straight forward with your…") · And when it was slain, Moses took of the blood thereof, and put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot.[↗](../../toe/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And when it was slain, Moses took of…") (Torah LEV.8.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toe/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.8.23, JPS 1917") · He cut for him a covenant between his ten toes, and this is the covenant of circumcision; and his ten fingers, \[the covenant of\] the tongue.[↗](../../toe/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: He cut for him a covenant between his…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../toe/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") · God ordained a covenant between the toes of his feet, that of circumcision; and a covenant between the fingers of his hands, that of the Tongue.[↗](../../toe/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: God ordained a covenant between the toes of…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../toe/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887") · But Adoni-bezek fled; and they pursued after him, and caught him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes.[↗](../../toe/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: But Adoni-bezek fled; and they pursued after him,…") (Prophets JDG.1.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toe/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JDG.1.6, JPS 1917") · And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so part of the kingdom shall be strong, and part thereof broken.[↗](../../toe/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And as the toes of the feet were…") (Writings DAN.2.42, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toe/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings DAN.2.42, JPS 1917") · And there was again war at Gath, where was a champion, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant.[↗](../../toe/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And there was again war at Gath, where…") (Prophets 2SA.21.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toe/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2SA.21.20, JPS 1917") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) … [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/30/) [31](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/31/) **32** [33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/33/) … [40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/40/) … [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/58/) - ← previous: [page 31](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/31/) - next →: [page 33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/33/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)